Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

Backyard hens & livestock — Ryley, Alberta: Village of Ryley Urban Hen Bylaw 2025-986

In the Village of Ryley, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Ryley Urban Hen Bylaw 2025-986, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 4 (four). Setback: minimum 3.0m (9.84 ft.) from a dwelling; minimum 1m (3.28 ft.) from any lot line; minimum 3.6m (11.81 ft.) from any street adjacent to the property.

Village of Ryley Urban Hen Bylaw 2025-986 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 3.1
max hens	4 (four)	s. 4.2
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 3.1
permit or licence	Urban hen licence and development permit required; Provincial Premise ID (PID) registration required; Schedule "C" fees: New Application - $150, License Renewal - $50; annual licence fee as determined by Master Rates Bylaw.	s. 3.2; s. 4.2; s. 5.3; Schedule "C"
setback	minimum 3.0m (9.84 ft.) from a dwelling; minimum 1m (3.28 ft.) from any lot line; minimum 3.6m (11.81 ft.) from any street adjacent to the property	s. 6.4

scout note

Village-wide cap of 5 urban hen licenses, each keeping 3-4 hens (no roosters); minimum lot 7,000 sq ft; coop/run setbacks 3.0m from dwelling, 1.0m from lot line, 3.6m from street; no sale of hen products.